The military of the United States is deployed in most countries around the world, with approximately 160,000 of its active-duty personnel stationed outside the United States and its territories. [1] This list consists of deployments excepting active combat deployments, including troops in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia. [2]

Jan 27, 2025 · The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico.

Oct 31, 2023 · An additional 300 U.S. troops will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations from the continental United States, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today.

Oct 7, 2024 · Most American overseas troop deployments are concentrated in three high-priority areas: Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific. The U.S. also has small deployments in North...

This article provides a list of "notable deployments of the United States military forces overseas" from 1798 through April 2023, as reported by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS), [1] an office of the United States Congress.

Nov 19, 2024 · The United States maintains troops overseas to address national security priorities and uphold its strategic interests across different regions of the world. These deployments are shaped by alliances, conflict response, deterrence strategies, and global stability efforts. Here’s a summary of the key regions and the reasons for US troop presence:

Aug 20, 2024 · The number of United States military personnel deployed around the world has varied through history. The operation in Afghanistan had dominated international news since 2001, before it...

Jan 31, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army announced today the spring deployments of the following units. The 10th Mountain Division Combat Aviation Brigade to U.S. Central Command to...

Oct 2, 2024 · Here’s an overview of where U.S. forces are operating in the Middle East, and what they are doing: The United States has an amphibious assault ship and three guided-missile destroyers in the...

Jan 22, 2025 · DOD is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting